RP Title: The Griffon Knights of Auglire [hider=PM Story - Details Here] [center][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/210927/49693fb7a4e4e17192bf14a3f792f21e.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/DN3gG8T.jpg[/img][/center] [b]Genre:[/b] High Fantasy [b]Pairing:[/b] M or F [b]Duration:[/b] Longterm [b]Synopsis:[/b] Were one to ask of the Griffon Knights of Auglire they would be met with upbeat tales of valorous warriors in shining armor gliding across the skies atop their proud steeds. For as long as anyone can remember the Griffon Knights have acted as guardians over the Glenneau Islands, watching over their peoples and warding off danger. From pirate bands to invading hoards the Griffon Knights have cowered before none, their resolve absolute and their strength in battle beyond admirable. From their great stronghold of Auglire they stand vigilant, when not soaring through the heavens they train and hone their skills in combat, and when not doing this they study and meditate leaving little room for leisure. The Knights are a diverse lot coming from various backgrounds and races. Men, elves, dwarves, and even orcs. Many of those who have joined were given to Auglire at birth while some were recruited and knighted having impressed the Elder Circle. Two young squires have recently come of age and proven their metal, earning the approval of the Elder Circle. Their knighting past them the two are now true Griffon Knights and eagerly take to the skies with their comrades. Their skills and dedication to be tested in the months and years to come. [b]OOC:[/b] As a pair of recently dubbed Griffon Knights my partner and I will take to the skies as we stand vigil over the people of the Glenneau Islands. Our characters will face trials of fire and grow to learn the true meaning of knighthood and what it is to live by a code of honor. [/hider] Character: [hider=The Knight] [center][color=a0410d][h1]Rowan Stone[/h1][/color] [img]https://preview.redd.it/611cphswsz601.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=273b9fe9a2afeec2b31385834438d58ff1dc5b01[/img] [/center] [hr][hr] [color=a0410d][sub]FULL NAME[/sub][/color][hr] [indent]Rowan Kathryn Stone[/indent] [color=a0410d][sub]AGE[/sub][/color][hr] [indent]18[/indent] [color=a0410d][sub]HEIGHT[/sub][/color][hr] [indent]5'8''[/indent] [color=a0410d][sub]WEIGHT[/sub][/color][hr] [indent]145 lbs[/indent] [color=a0410d][sub]HISTORY[/sub][/color][hr] [indent]Rowan hails from a little known island nestled along the outer banks of the Glenneau archipelago, Glintshire, boasting little more than farm lands and open prairies. Her father, Amsden Bolton, a farmer, fell in love with Rowan's mother, Kathryn Stone, a Knight of Auglire, after a daring rescue from a horde of Goblins that had invaded his lands. Upon Rowan's conception, Kathryn took some time away from her services to conceive of their offspring. During this time, a strange malady took hold of the farmlands. What little managed to grow from the hardened fields predominantly became infected by an unknown disease rendering the bulk of Amsden's harvest unprofitable. Financial ruin soon followed, requiring Kathryn to return to her duties as Knight far earlier than anticipated so the budding family could afford to survive. A proud man, Amsden continued tending to his fields, attempting various countermeasures to remedy the lands. As an infant and toddler, Rowan watched as her father toiled in the darkened pastures, toiling feverishly to achieve his ends. At night, he would tell glorious tales of her mother's achievements in battles, though her favorite was that of her father's rescue from the goblins. Rowan was but a child of six years when they received the terrible news of her mother's demise. Felled in battle alongside her Griffon companion, Alouise. The loss of Kathryn broke her father, who finally abandoned his efforts to repair his land. With little to sustain them, Amsden had little choice to offer his daughter a better life. Conflicted about his ultimate decision due to Kathryn's death, he delivered Rowan to Auglire to be trained as a page. Her mother's high reputation preceded her, and many Knights offered to sponsor her as their squire. In the end, her mother's companion, Garrick Calhoun, for whom she squired until becoming a Knight in her own right.[/indent] [color=a0410d][sub]PERSONALITY[/sub][/color][hr] [indent]Rowan is daring and brave, adoring the thrill of adventure. With those whom she is closest to (principally, her friend Nessa) she is kind and generous, but has difficulty getting along with and befriending many due to her stubborn and bossy nature. She tends to overestimate herself and her abilities, but is a strong and capable warrior. Though generally kind hearted, during battle she has a vicious nature, reveling in overtaking her adversaries. This blood-thirst worries her, though isn't something she has felt comfortable disclosing. Fueled by the responsibility of carrying her mother's name, she is proud to be a Knight of Auglire, and honor bound to their moral code. She is often found in the library, researching past conquests and achievements, if not alongside her childhood friend Nessa and their griffons in the air.[/indent] [color=a0410d][sub]INTERESTS[/sub][/color][hr] [indent][list][*]Exploring [*]Reading [*]Battle Strategy [*]History [*]Animals [*]Flying[/list][/indent] [color=a0410d][sub]COMPANION[/sub][/color][hr] [hider=The Griffon][center][color=a0410d][h1]Ambrose[/h1][/color] [img]https://furrycdn.org/img/2020/8/27/21391/medium.png[/img][/center] [hr][hr] [color=a0410d][sub]FULL NAME[/sub][/color][hr] [indent]Ambrosius[/indent] [color=a0410d][sub]SPECIFICATION[/sub][/color][hr] [indent]Red-Tailed Hawk Griffon[/indent] [color=a0410d][sub]AGE[/sub][/color][hr] [indent]18[/indent] [color=a0410d][sub]HEIGHT[/sub][/color][hr] [indent]7'2''[/indent] [color=a0410d][sub]LENGTH[/sub][/color][hr] [indent]6'4''[/indent] [color=a0410d][sub]WINGSPAN[/sub][/color][hr] [indent]12'10''[/indent] [sub][color=a36209]HISTORY[/color][/sub][hr] [indent]Ambrosius was a fledgling of Kathryn's companion, Alouise. A few years after his birth, Kathryn, with Alouise's permission, introduced the chick to Rowan as a toddler. The meeting was clandestine due to its going against the Knight's traditions, but had made a significant impact on both the child and the young griffon such that when it came time for Rowan to be paired, the two were instinctually drawn to each other.[/indent] [/hider][/hider] [hider= The Orc] [center][h1][color=007236]Varzog[/color][/h1] [img]https://i.imgur.com/7XOtJRo.jpg[/img] [/center] [hr][hr] [color=007236][sub]FULL NAME[/sub][/color][hr] [indent]Varzog[/indent] [color=007236][sub]AGE[/sub][/color][hr] [indent]22[/indent] [color=007236][sub]HEIGHT[/sub][/color][hr] [indent]6'2''[/indent] [color=007236][sub]WEIGHT[/sub][/color][hr] [indent]222 lbs[/indent] [color=007236][sub]HISTORY[/sub][/color][hr] [indent] Varzog was subjected to a tumultuous childhood after being born into an Orc clan as son to Chieftain Xorag Ulam. His mother, Nargol, was captured and enslaved by raiders during a conflict with a neighboring human settlement during which time she was sexually assaulted. Being the wife of the Chieftain, the clan responded to this with a devastating counter attack that succeeded in eradicating their human neighbors. It became apparent that Nargol was pregnant a few months after her rescue. Unsure whether the child she carried was heir to the Chief or a half-breed human bastard, she decided to come to term and give birth, though unfortunately perished during labor. As an infant, his heritage was indistinguishable from other full-blooded orc children. This did not prevent suspicion and accusations of his lineage from the members of his clan however, which was only fueled by the Chieftain's resentment toward him due to Nargol's death. His relationship with his father was strained and distant throughout his childhood, and he was unable to form significant or sincere bonds with any of his clan-mates due to the stigma he carried. He was generally well cared for however, albeit mostly neglected. During puberty, it became apparent that his features were significantly different than his full-fledged peers. His stature is much smaller than that of a pure-blood orc, standing a few inches shorter than the shortest females among his clan, his muscles aren't as robust, his face is fairer, and his overall features are less brutish than the typical orc. By the age of 14, he was at least a full head shorter than his peers and consistently failed to best any of them in physical activities. It was at this point that his father officially disowned Varzog, the already frayed relationship devolved into tatters and the only reason he maintained his life was due to his mother's blood coursing through his veins. Falling to the lowest possible rung of the strict hierarchical society, he suffered terrible bigotry, intolerance, and abject hatred from clan-mates who had previously avoided and simply disregarded him. Varzog withstood the abuse for two years before deciding to take his leave from the clan and wander the wilds on his own at 16. Having achieved a sufficient skill in swordplay during his years training with the clan aided minimally in his survival, particularly in hunting prey for nourishment. Varzog has spent the past six years roaming the wilds in solitude, avoiding everyone and mastering archery. [/indent] [color=007236][sub]PERSONALITY[/sub][/color][hr] [indent] Compared to full-blooded orcs, Varzog is much more docile. While rough and rugged, he would never be associated with the description of cruel and bloody. He enjoys the peace that accompanies the solitude of his nomadic lifestyle. Being on his own has allowed him to cultivate his unique outlook, straddling the line between human and orc, and he feels much more comfortable in his own skin. He does not intentionally interact with others and when forced to is reserved, distant, and cautious. Varzog is however empathetic, and capable of forming bonds with others when necessary, though such a need has not arisen. [/indent] [color=007236][sub]INTERESTS[/sub][/color][hr] [indent][list] [*] Exploring [*] Hunting [*] Archery [*] Wood Crafting [/list][/indent][/hider] [hider=The Elf] [center][h1][color=a187be]Siona[/color][/h1] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/892487980885876867/926587967919751258/image0.jpg[/img] [/center] [hr][hr] [color=a187be][sub]FULL NAME[/sub][/color][hr] [indent]Siona[/indent] [color=a187be][sub]AGE[/sub][/color][hr] [indent]21[/indent] [color=a187be][sub]HEIGHT[/sub][/color][hr] [indent]5'11''[/indent] [color=a187be][sub]WEIGHT[/sub][/color][hr] [indent]130 lbs[/indent] [color=a187be][sub]HISTORY[/sub][/color][hr] [indent] Siona was discovered as an infant in a basket on the steps of the Sun Temple and subsequently raised as an elven monk, following the edicts of the Sun Warriors. Life in the temple was a secluded one, isolated from other elves, interaction with others of her kind (aside from her monk peers, some of which had taken vows of silence) was attained only through history lessons and written journals that had been guarded and maintained for hundreds of years. As a Warrior Monk, Siona was taught magic, though she never excelled at it, hand-to-hand combat, and weaponry use, of which she preferred and mastered the art of the spear. Predominant in her studies however, was elven history and culture, of which the monks were sworn to protect and honor. The vast majority of the monks in the temple selected to serve as Warrior Monks and were happy with the quiet isolation the lifestyle offered. Siona, however, grew to resent this life which had been chosen for her. She learned to briefly escape her reality by delving into elven literature and history, with which she became captivated. As she neared her coming of age, she made the difficult decision to speak with the Elders and requested to be relieved of her duties. Unhappy with her decision, they nonetheless accepted her judgement, not wanting to keep any elf hostage in their temple. Siona was told that on her twenty first year, she would be escorted off the island, though she would be free to return as a friend and visitor. She has been sworn to withhold the secrets of the Sun Temple as long as she lives, and is bound by a strict oath she made to the Elders. [/indent] [color=a187be][sub]PERSONALITY[/sub][/color][hr] [indent] Siona is intelligent and reserved. While more outspoken and boisterous than her fellow monks, her upbringing has had its effect on her personality. As such, she is disciplined, conscientious (often meticulous and precise not only in her action but language), and compassionate, though she has a difficult time empathizing with others. She requires little in the way of accommodations and material possessions, and values information above all else. She is a voracious reader and is among the most knowledgeable of Elven history, of which she is proud. Due to her training, Siona is capable of both photographic and echoic memory. She has few belongings, but always carries a shawl on her person, the very same one in which she was found wrapped as an infant after being abandoned at the Temple of the Sun. [/indent] [color=a187be][sub]INTERESTS[/sub][/color][hr] [indent][list] [*] Elven Culture and History [*] Nature [*] Literature [*] Freedom/Independence [/list][/indent][/hider]